Since Chi Yu's funeral concluded, Chi He had avoided returning to the Chi family home, as though fearing painful memories.
But today, he unexpectedly called, announcing that he would stay at home for a few days.
The long-silent villa stirred to life.
The new chef, eager to make a good impression with his first meal for the master, rose before dawn to select fresh ingredients at the market, ensuring nothing would be amiss.
The housemaids meticulously cleaned every corner of the villa three times, leaving no speck of dust visible, rendering each surface gleaming.
Liu Xiaojia was visibly excited, for she had an urgent matter to discuss with Chi He.
For days, Ning Jin had kept her under strict watch, barring her from leaving and even confiscating her phone.
Learning of Chi He's return, Liu Xiaojia secretly rehearsed her words, though she remained wary of Ning Jin's suspicious gaze.
